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unconstraint

[uhn-kuhn-streynt] / ˌʌn kənˈstreɪnt /






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This course seemed to be demanded by the spirit to which he had dedicated himself,—the spirit of absolute unconstraint.

From Whitman A Study by Burroughs, John

Dyce had not the self-oblivion of entire courtesy; it seemed probable that he would often err in tact; a certain awkwardness marred his personal bearing, which aimed at the modern ideal of flowing unconstraint.

From Our Friend the Charlatan by Gissing, George

In the perfect unconstraint you have enjoyed abroad, the maternal rein has grown slack indeed.

From Fickle Fortune by Elisabeth Burstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

There is tendency on the part of both the upholders and the opponents of freedom in school to identify it with absence of social direction, or, sometimes, with merely physical unconstraint of movement.

From Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education by Dewey, John

They dined that day alone, that is, they were but three at table; and Atlee enjoyed the unspeakable pleasure of hearing them talk with the freedom and unconstraint people only indulge in when 'at home.'

From Lord Kilgobbin by Lever, Charles James




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